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YC07 JTV

2007 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,138 mi
Last recorded155,138 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Seat Altea80,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 JTV
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 155,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 152,701 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 15 May 2025 152,598 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2024 149,388 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 149,388 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 149,353 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Foremost bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 23 May 2023 146,068 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shields limiting inspection

Fail 22 May 2023 146,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 8 Jun 2022 142,729 miles

Shields limiting inspection

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 142,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Shields limiting inspection

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 139,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2021 139,363 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 10 Jul 2020 136,685 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 15 Jul 2019 133,839 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 12 Jul 2019 133,839 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2018 130,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

shields limiting inspection

Pass 31 May 2017 126,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic undertray fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 125,475 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 119,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 119,588 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 106,037 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 90,002 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease cannot fully inspect

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 75,791 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside front headlamp image slightly dazzling

Pass 26 May 2012 61,329 miles

* SNOW type tyres fitted *

Exhaust back box starting to corrode

Pass 6 May 2011 43,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 26,170 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,700 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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YC07 JTV is a 2007 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2007 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 80,924 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC07 JTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 19 years old, this Seat Altea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YC07 JTV registered?

YC07 JTV is a 2007 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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